Retiens la nuit
1961 single by Johnny Hallyday
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"Retiens la nuit" ("Hold back the night") is a song by French singer Johnny Hallyday from his 1961 studio album Salut les copains. It was also released as an EP in February 1962 and as a single two months prior. The song was also featured in the 1962 French comedy-drama anthology film "Les parisiennes", which starred Hallyday.
| "Retiens la nuit" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Johnny Hallyday | ||||
| from the album Salut les copains | ||||
| Language | French | |||
| English title | Hold back the night | |||
| Released | 16 December 1961 | |||
| Recorded | November 1961 | |||
| Length | 2:57 | |||
| Label | Philips | |||
| Composer | Georges Garvarentz | |||
| Lyricist | Charles Aznavour | |||
| Producer | Lee Hallyday | |||
| Johnny Hallyday singles chronology | ||||
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| "Retiens la nuit" (French TV, 1961) on YouTube | ||||
Composition and writing
The song was written by Charles Aznavour and composed by Georges Garvarentz.[1]
Commercial performance
In France the single spent nine weeks at No. 1 on the singles sales chart (in March–May 1962).[2]
Track listing
Cover versions
The song has been covered by Charles Aznavour.